Sisterhood goes the the PJFF! Join us on Tuesday, November 15, 7 PM @ The Arden Theatre Join the Sisterhood to watch Jewish Shorts. Tickets for the event can be bought from the Jewish Shorts page here. You may use the discount code BZBIShorts at checkout (for $5 off GENERAL ADMISSION, in person only).
The fall book club selection is The Language of Thieves by Martin Puchner. Interweaving family memoir with an adventurous foray into the mysteries of language, Puchner crafts an entirely original narrative. In a language born of migration and survival, he discovers a witty and resourceful spirit of tolerance that remains essential in our volatile present.... Read More
Join Moving Traditions at Jagged Little Pill in Philly Sunday, January 8, 2023 Moving Traditions is thrilled to announce a day of theater and discussion at one of the most anticipated shows of the season—Jagged Little Pill. Inspired by the powerful themes and emotions of Alanis Morissette's Grammy Award-winning album, Jagged Little Pill is a... Read More
Please join us for our monthly Sisterhood meetings! We have decided to keep the meetings virtual for the foreseeable future. We will meet on the first Monday of every month at 7:00 pm via Zoom. Click to register on Zoom for any or all meetings! January 9th February 6th March 13th April 3rd May 1st... Read More
Join the BZBI book club members as they discuss Dinners with Ruth by Nina Totenberg. The discussion will be led by BZBI member Phyllis Fisher. Join by Zoom here.
Have you wanted to wear a tallis or kippah but didn’t know where to start? Are you thinking about what you will wear on the bimah for your child’s brit mitzvah or other simcha? Are you interested in learning more about the mitzvot of Jewish ritual garb? Join us for a discussion and demonstration of... Read More
As Israel swears in a new government that looks radically different from the previous one, what can we expect to see in the Middle East? Join BZBI and the Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of Philadelphia for an evening with political analyst Michael Koplow. Following the program, young professionals are invited to have a drink... Read More
Residents and businesses in Philadelphia's Chinatown are concerned about a proposed basketball arena to be built in Center City. Casey Butcher, an organizer with POWER Interfaith, will join BZBI's kiddush to speak more about these concerns and to answer questions from our community.
Join BZBI's book club in reading Ethel Rosenberg by Anne Sebba. The discussion around the book will take place in person and on Zoom. To Join on Zoom, click here.
Judaism is a world unto itself, encompassing rituals, ideas, and thousands of years of history. If you’ve been curious about Jewish learning but didn’t know where to start, this is the place for you! The American Jewish University’s On One Foot curriculum covers all of the essentials in an interactive format that encourages personal engagement. You... Read More
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